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Time to catch up on some exhibitions you may have missed. An interesting contrast of two current shows is the very conceptual/contemporary "Maya Lin: A History of Water" and a snapshot of American art from the turn of the last century, "The Bride Elect." You're probably familiar with Lin's award-winning architectural works such as the powerful Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and the moving Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery, Ala. Lesser-known is her studio work of drawings, sculptures and large-scale installations, examples of which can now be seen at the Orlando Museum of Art. Many of these works cover whole walls and almost fill entire...

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Time to catch up on some exhibitions you may have missed. An interesting contrast of two current shows is the very conceptual/contemporary "Maya Lin: A History of Water" and a snapshot of American art from the turn of the last century, "The...

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"It's been family-owned ever...

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That mile of Michigan Avenue known the world over for its shopping magnificence was, a century ago, not so. It was a quiet, unassuming street, a mix of residences and warehouses, and it wasn't called Michigan Avenue at all, but Pine Street.
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Chicago's River North, a district once notorious for its prostitutes and dilapidated warehouses, has become one of the hottest office markets in the United States.
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Only hours after the Eastland disaster, a Tribune reporter witnessed numerous somber processions in Cicero, where many of the estimated 844 victims lived.
"All night long crowds had thronged the streets, going sorrowfully from house to house to...

On March 4, 1837, exactly 175 years ago, Chicago was incorporated. Not that Flashback needed a reason, but we took this occasion to compile a very long list of events, year by year and decade by decade, that helped shape this great city. Some events...

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Our son loves elevators. Always has. He strides into a new elevator car like it's undiscovered country. "I need to go to the 14th floor," he'll say, his eyes full of purpose. And then we find out what's up there.
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Best hummus in the back of a jewelry store: We loved the lemony, bright hummus from the Oasis Cafe, 21 N. Wabash Ave., where Friday is always couscous day and you can price diamonds while you wait.
Best falafel across from an adult bookstore:...

From his small office over-looking the "L," the chief of the Loop's semi-official Booster Club is spouting no small plans.
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